How It’s Made: Feldspar, Devon

Luckily for them, Devon is really the place to be for a pair of ceramicists. The fine bone china they use comes from Cornwall, and the paper in their packaging is milled in the Lake District. They always try to find local manufacturers for everything as far as they can. Bone china was pretty much a no-brainer when they started to think about their materials, as it’s the strongest ceramic. Its strength allows you to cast it very finely while still ensuring it’s up to the task of everyday life. As it’s a dying craft – there are only a few producers left in the UK – they felt that it was their duty to keep the tradition alive.

What makes Feldspar’s pieces so special is their uneven profile, but this also makes them tricky to produce. The mugs are born from a handmade mould, which means they’re not perfectly cylindrical, but that’s what gives them their charm. Hands aren’t cylindrical either, so their pieces really are perfectly tactile.

These days, Feldspar is working to set up a wood workshop next to their ceramics studio, as Jeremy actually trained as a woodworker when he was younger. They want to get back to those skills and continue making wonderful, innovative homewares. Whatever they dream up, they can create. And that is the beauty of having such a personal brand.